Herston Yards Farm
Herston Yards Farm
3.52 /5
Just a five-minute drive from Swanage, Herston Yards Farm campsite is well located for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. The site offers camping and touring pitches with amenities including a bar, restaurant, shop and playground for kids. There's also a selection of bell tents and log cabins for those who prefer glamping. Head to Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door or Corfe Castle, all within a 30 minutes drive.
Located just a five minute drive from the beachfront in Swanage
On Dorset's Jurassic Coast, a 30-minute drive to Durdle Door and Monkey World
Onsite facilities include a bar/restaurant, a mini market and live entertainment during peak season
About Herston Yards Farm
Set on the Isle of Purbeck, the site is just a five minute drive to the Blue Flag beach at Swanage and close to all the Jurassic Coast has to offer. Breakfast is also available at the onsite restaurant, with many attractions nearby. Spread across three fields, the site has 46 electric grass pitches for tents, caravans and campervans, each with a 10 amp hook up. Tourers also have the option between 83 fully serviced hardstanding, along with 18 large fully serviced large pitches all with an electric hook up, water hook up and waste points. If you're looking to camp without the hassle, the site has a total of 57 bell tents on offer. Each of the bell tents sleeps up to four, with air beds, a firepit and kindling for evenings of toasting marshmallows, Please note that bedding is not supplied. The site also offers a range of cabins and lodges with private hot tubs, along with seasonal pitches for tourers. Raised BBQs and fire pits are permitted. Dogs are also welcome, with up to two allowed per pitch and in the bell tents. Please ensure dogs remain on the lead.
Bell tents are available from Easter until early October. Camping and touring pitches are available all year round.
Toilets and family shower rooms are available in the corners of each camping field, with disabled shower and toilets. The onsite shop sells the essentials, along with camping equipment and toys. There is also a playground for children.
The Old Mess Room offers a good selection of drinks and meals, including an extensive children's menu and takeaway service. There is also The Show Bar with entertainment and karaoke during peak season as well as TV and WiFi.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 234 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 10amp electric hook up, spread between three fields. Suitable for tents, caravans and campervans.
83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up, water hook up and waste points. Suitable for all touring units.
18 x Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Large hardstanding pitches with electric hook up, water hook up, grey waste drainage and small individual lawns. Suitable for all touring units.
Other accommodation
10 x Log Cabins and Lodges
Heated log cabins and lodges ideal for a self catering family or group holiday. These are rustic wooden properties, equipped with hot tubs.
20 x Seasonal Pitches
Landscaped and fully serviced hard standings pitches, each with their own grass area, metered electric hook up and dedicated shower and toilet.
3.52 /5
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Peaceful and quiet with lovely walks and views
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Elaine B
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Lovely. Hot showers, lovely scenery and walks. It was peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely be going back, loved it.
Lovely stay for a long weekend
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Paula C
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Our camping trip ended a night earlier than expected due to the weather - the wind and the rain was relentless. However, we enjoyed our stay - camping holidays are what you make them to be. The staff we met were lovely and helpful, booking in for us was easy as the reception was open, however we did get there for 12:30 to book in. I am not sure what you would do if you turned up later on. The site is lovely, there are lots of areas to play ball games etc. The comments about toilets and showers in some reviews I read I feel a little unfair - it is camping, not a hotel. The campsite was not full, I could see there could be queues if the site was full but there are queues for toilets anywhere you go. The toilets were clean when we used them and the showers were clean when we used them. I have been to other campsites with worse facilities. There is a cute little shop on site that sells the basics and the bar is small but fun with a karaoke night! The takeaway food was really nice and reasonably priced too. The walk to the beach was a lovely walk and about 15/20 mins straight into a lovely beach full of things to do. We would return here any time, especially when it is so close to the beach and Corfe Castle, which we didn't get to go to for this visit.
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Rebecca A
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Was a lovely campsite to stay at, having a local shop, bar with a pool table and play area, and a refreshment van where you can get breakfast, ice creams and slushies! The showers were AMAZING & there was no need to have tokens! There were many different areas for campervans, motorhomes and tents. I would definitely go back!
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Things to do on site and in the Swanage area
There is plenty to discover in the picturesque Purbeck area, not least the Jurassic Coast - England's first World Heritage Site. Take the Swanage steam railway to historic Corfe Castle, enjoy the spectacular coastline or chill out at a Blue Flag beach. The site can also help arrange coasteering, kayaking, climbing and abseiling, and mountain biking.
Take a trip on the famous Swanage steam train to historical Corfe Castle as the site is only a 5-minute walk to Herston Halt station. Enjoy walks along the spectacular coastline and National Trust countryside, and why not try out some bird watching, fishing, water sports or even sandcastle building?
Bournemouth beach is within an hour of the site. The whole family can experience an adventure-filled day at RockReef, before enjoying a nice meal on Bournemouth Pier at the Key West Bar and Grill.
Nearby attractions include:
- Swanage beach (5 minutes)
- Watersports at Knoll Beach (10 minutes)
- Old Harry Rocks (10 minutes)
- Monkey World (30 minutes)
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (40 minutes)
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